History/FAQ
Cabins
Switchback
Adventure/Arts
Programming
100
What is the address and telephone # of Cataloochee Ranch?
119 Ranch Dr. Maggie Valley NC
(828) 926-1401
100
Jack & Jill may come up the hill for this accommodation...
Hattie - you will find a beautiful, modern Jack & Jill bathroom
100
What is the meaning of the name "Tack Room?" How would we describe ours?
This refers to the tack room in a barn where supplies/tack/saddles/etc. would be stored. Ours is "a full craft cocktail bar, with an adventurous wine list and local beer offerings. Daily mocktails are also available and were individually created by each skilled bartender."
100
How many horses do we have and how many have the ability to be taken on rides?
25 horses with 15 horses having the ability to be taken on rides
100
When will we be hosting Garden and Gun?
November 14th-17th
200
What is the Relais & Chateaux Mission Statement?
“Make a better world through cuisine and hospitality"
200
This is the name of our accommodation coming in 2025
Miss Maggie's
200
What type of restaurant is Switchback?
Ranch Cuisine re-imagine. A far cry from the classic western chuckwagon, Chef Jeb Aldrich’s High Country fare elevates ranch favorites like steaks, chops, and fish with refined techniques
that balance flavor and finesse. Reservations are required.
200
Hat Tricks: Name this shape of hat
The Cattlemen
200
What event will take place on October 26th? What will be featured? What musical performance will be playing? What time and how much is this event?
Western NC Benefit Concert & Cookout at Cataloochee Ranch. Palomino Blonde Ale, smash burgers of Cat Ranch beef. Tim McWilliams & William Ritter / Marc & Anita Pruett. 12pm-5pm. $65/adults $35/children.
300
How many cows do we have? What kind are they?
18 with 8 heifers and 10 bred for consumption. These are USDA prime, Black Angus cows
300
In The Lodge, the room Water Rock is named after...?
The highest peak in the Plot Balsams and is the 16th-highest mountain in the Eastern United States. The mountain is a popular destination with tourists and amateur hikers, as it is easily accessible from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Elevation of Waterrock is 6,292 feet.
300
What is the name of the private dining room in Switchback? How many guests can this space comfortably accommodate?
The Lookout
28
300
Tell us about "Painting with the Ponies". Who, what, where, when, and how much?
Available Saturdays at 1pm join our Wranglers and Ranch Arts team for this unique experience in which our Ranch horses create, with your help, a beautiful piece of art, signed with their horseshoe. This takes place at the Barn, and is $50 per person
300
Name the 5 reoccurring musical performances we see play at The Ranch
Brian Ashley Jones, Laney & Bishop, Darren Nicholson Band, Helena Rose & Clint Roberts, and Anita & Marc Pruett.
400
What golf course will have its features in our golf simulator?
Balsam Mountain Preserve
400
One of our larger cabins designed to sleep six: two bedrooms (king beds), one king sleeper sofa and two bathrooms. Starting at $1,300.
Haywood
400
What makes our pizza so special?
Locally sourced premium ingredients compliment a homemade dough, with Italian flour, Mountain spring water which is fermented for at least 3 days in an old world style that is sure to make your mouth water...and is easier on the stomach as the gluten is naturally broken down in this process.
400
When does Cataloochee Ski Area typically start their season?
They strive for Thanksgiving every season, but weather dependent on when they can consistently make snow.
400
Thanksgiving at Cataloochee Ranch - when and what times/prices?
November 28th - seatings at 1pm and 2:30pm $85/adults and $35/kids (3-12)
500
What is the elevation, approximate acreage, and number of accommodations now...and in the near future?
4800 ft
685 (with the majority held in conservation)
12
18
500
How many accommodations did The Ranch have under previous ownership?
24
500
What is the Cataloochee Cookout? What/where/when/cost?
This ode to the history of the Ranch celebrates the weekly Wednesday cookout...join us as we celebrate each Wednesday from 5-8pm - $55
500
What adventure/excursion has been booked the most? BONUS 100 POINTS: estimate how many bookings
HBR - 405
Art - 238
Adventures - 133
500
The Hitch will be set up here majority of the winter
Tube World in Maggie Valley